NEMO Port Authority Granted
By Emily Bontrager On October 3, a public hearing was held to outline the county’s NEMO Port Authority Application. The Clark County Commissioners were officially informed last week via an email from MoDot that the NEMO Port Authority has been granted. The commissioners are planning on setting up a website to help keep the public…
Read MoreLewis County REC Names New CEO
The Lewis County REC Board of Directors has named Staci Mesmer as the CEO/ General Manager. She has served as the Interim CEO/ General Manager of the Cooperative for the last five months. Mesmer, a northeast Missouri native, has worked for Lewis County REC for over 20 years, most recently as HR Administrator. Staci is…
Read MoreWalter Glen Buckallew
Walter Glen Buckallew July 29, 1931 – December 18, 2023 Walter Glen Buckallew, 92, of Kahoka, MO died Monday evening, December 18, 2023 at the Clark County Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born on July 29, 1931 in Elmsdale, Montana the son of William and Mabel Dixon Buckallew. Glen…
Read MoreRobert “Bobby” Duer Jr.
Robert “Bobby” Duer Jr., 69, of Kahoka, MO passed away at 6:32 am on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Kahoka. Bobby was born on August 28, 1954, in Kirksville, Mo. to Robert L. and Mary Frances (Mills) Duer Sr. Bobby was a High School graduate of Kahoka High School. He was a lifelong long resident of Clark…
Read MoreThomas Brent Lapsley
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Brent Lapsley, 67, of Tomball, TX. Brent was a beloved son, grandson, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, after battling Early-Onset Alzheimer’s. Brent was born on June 22, 1956, in Kirksville, MO, to…
Read MoreMartha Joanne Boudreau
Martha Joanne Boudreau, 86, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 2:22 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka. Joanne was born on September 5, 1937, in Lewis Co, Mo to Thomas and Martha (Bader) McDermott. Joanne was united in marriage to Eston Boudreau October 15, 1955, at St.…
Read MoreMargaret A. Willis
Margaret A. Willis, 86, passed away peacefully at 11:40 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Timber Point Nursing Facility in Camp Point, Illinois. Margaret was born on September 14, 1937, in Keokuk, Iowa, to John and Lavinia (Willis) Steinmann. Margaret graduated from Kahoka High School and then went on to further pursue her education…
Read MoreWAYNE LAWRENCE MARTIN
WAYNE LAWRENCE MARTIN Wayne Lawrence Martin, 88, of Rural Memphis, Missouri passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at the LaBelle Manor Nursing Home in LaBelle, Missouri. Wayne was born on September 12, 1935, in Newton, Kansas the son of Earl and Ruth Emily Woodward Martin. He graduated from the Lacey High School in New Sharon,…
Read MoreTERRY ALWYN BURNS
TERRY ALWYN BURNS Terry Alwyn Burns of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at the age of 87 at Riderwood Village Long Term Care facility early Thanksgiving morning, November 23rd, 2023. She was born August 2nd, 1936, the daughter of David and Maureen McLaughlin. She married Thomas Albert Burns, of Memphis Missouri, on September 4th, 1955. Terry…
Read MoreROGER WAYNE SPEER
ROGER WAYNE SPEER Roger Wayne Speer, 69, of Luray, Mo passed away at 3:45 am on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his home. Roger was born on December 11, 1954, in Bloomfield, Iowa to Ermin and Betty (Ballew) Speer. Roger married Janie (Graham) Speer February 4, 1990, and she survives. Roger is survived by his…
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